# Lingora vs LangX

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LangX at none against Lingora's 40. LangX also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Lingora's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 11). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lingora sells 40 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LangX asks for nothing beyond the download.

LangX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Lingora's written reviews are positive against 100% of LangX's.

Lingora ships an update weekly, LangX every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lingora | LangX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingora/id6446484535/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/langx-language-exchange/id6474187141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 156 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Stebner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550062629) | [New Chapter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720949067) |

## What reviewers say

### Lingora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingora/id6446484535)

Learn new languages through interactive lessons, vocabulary games, and detailed grammar explanations. Progress from beginner to A1 level with sentence-centric learning and practice tools. Supports a wide range of languages with more being added.

**Highlights:** 500 lessons in 50 units, Sentence-centric learning approach, Vocabulary games and trainer, Grammar quizzes and breakdowns, Script and tone trainers, Progress tracking, Comprehensive dictionary

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (40)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cantonese A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Malay A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Mandarin A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| German A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Korean A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Vietnamese A1 Premium (M) | $3.99 | per month |
| Korean A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Catalan A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Indonesian A1 Premium (M) | $3.99 | per month |
| French A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Bra. Portuguese A1 Premium (M) | $3.99 | per month |
| Turkish A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Dutch A1 Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Sth.Vietnamese A1 Premium (1m) | $3.99 | per month |
| Cantonese A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| French A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Polish A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Mex. Spanish A1 Premium (M) | $4.99 | per month |
| Sth. Vietnamese A1 Premium (M) | $4.99 | per month |
| Malay A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Thai A1 Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| All Courses Pro (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Polish A1 Pro (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| Malay A1 Pro (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| All Courses Premium (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Cantonese A1 Pro (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Sth. Vietnamese A1 Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| French A1 Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mandarin A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Eur. Spanish A1 Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Malay A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Catalan A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Korean A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mex.Spanish A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Thai A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Vietnamese A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Polish A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Sth. Vietnamese A1 Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Cantonese A1 Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Lingora Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### LangX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/langx-language-exchange/id6474187141)

This open-source language exchange app helps users practice speaking and writing with native speakers. It offers customizable partner searches, profile insights, and a user-friendly chat interface. Users can share voice messages, earn badges, and control their data privacy.

**Highlights:** Voice message practice, Customizable partner search, Profile insights, User-friendly chat, Data privacy controls, Earn achievement badges, Night mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lingora free?

Lingora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LangX free?

LangX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lingora or LangX?

LangX is rated higher. Lingora averages 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while LangX averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Lingora or LangX have ads?

Neither Lingora nor LangX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lingora or LangX?

Lingora ships an update weekly, and LangX every 2 days. Most recently, Lingora was updated on October 24, 2026 and LangX on October 24, 2026.

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